WALKER COUNTY (WDEF) -- A report from Walker County shares that new home construction slowed in 2025, however, 2025 ranked as the third best year on record for the county. “Construction costs and market uncertainty slowed new home starts in…
President Trump's move to boost U.S. imports of beef from Argentina to help ease costs for consumers may have less impact than the White House is hoping for, experts said. The executive order, which Mr. Trump signed on Friday amid a new trade…
A stowaway has been arrested after he was allegedly found floating in a Puerto Rican harbor with nearly 800 pounds of cocaine, the U.S. Coast Guard said Monday. The suspect, who has not been identified,…
By TY O'NEIL Associated Press TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) - The FBI is not aware of ongoing communication between Savannah Guthrie’s family and any suspected kidnappers more than a week after the “Today” show host’s…
MARION COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Thunder Enterprises has opened the restaurant that crowns the River Gorge Ranch development over Nickajack Lake. The get into Riverdance, you'll walk over a model of the Tennessee River called "The Dance." It traces…
MARYVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A TBI investigation has led to charges against an East Tennessee probation officer for sexual abuse of a woman under his supervision. 42 year old James Glenn Dale worked for the East Tennessee Human Resource Agency…
ROME, Georgia (WDEF) - A North Georgia man who posted threats against the President on a TikTok livestream has gotten a three year prison sentence. Prosecutors say Jauan Rashun Porter from Rome joined…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is partnering with 9-1-1 Cellular to launch a new safety app designed to respond to and help prevent emergencies on…
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) - As legal proceedings continue surrounding the effort to remove Chickamauga Mayor James “Trey” Deck III from office, the mayor’s office has released a…
TUNNEL HILL, GA (WDEF) - Traditional classrooms are great places to learn, but sometimes students need to get their hands dirty. That's exactly what happens at the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp spoke to members of the Hamilton County Pachyderm Club Monday, highlighting accomplishments from his first term and outlining priorities for the future…
JASPER, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security has reopened its Driver Services Center after completing a months-long remodel aimed at improving customer experience and efficiency. …
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Americans want to read more, but screens and digital distractions are making it harder to pick up a book. Surveys commissioned by ThriftBooks found that while 70%…
Starbucks unveiled new internationally inspired menu items at its stores on Monday, marking the coffee chain's latest attempt to win back customers at its brick-and-mortar locations. The menu refresh comes amid CEO Brian Niccol's yearlong "Back to Starbucks" turnaround effort, aimed at…
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) - As we continue to follow the proceedings of the possible removal of Mayor James "Trey" Deck III, we have several updates to provide. UPDATE: News 12 reached out to the City Manager Micheal Haney, asking for…
Geneva - The United Nations migration agency said Monday that 53 people were dead or missing after a boat capsized in the Mediterranean Sea off the Libyan coast. Only two survivors were rescued. The International Organization…
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NEW YORK (AP) — The operator of roughly 180 Eddie Bauer stores across the U.S. and Canada has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, blaming declining sales and a litany of other industry headwinds.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Compassion International brought its nationwide Compassion Experience tour to Ridgedale Baptist Church in Chattanooga from February 6 through February 8. The free, family friendly exhibit invited visitors…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Sweetheart Market wrapped up its two-day run at the Chattanooga Choo Choo Historic District, bringing together local vendors, live music and Valentine’s-themed shopping for the community.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tooth pain is easy to dismiss, but dental experts say ignoring it can lead to serious consequences. Pain, sensitivity, swelling, or infection often signal problems deep inside…
By ROB MAADDI Associated Press SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Defense won this championship. Devon Witherspoon, Derick Hall, Byron Murphy and the rest of Mike Macdonald’s ferocious unit pummeled Drake Maye, and the Seattle…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Over the weekend, Democrat Anna Golladay announced her campaign for Tennessee’s 3rd Congressional District. This evening, she attended a local event in Chattanooga where…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today around 1:04 p.m., the Cleveland Police Department responded to a reported domestic dispute at 541 Linda Drive Southeast. According to Cleveland…